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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-22
THE CROCKETT TRIAL.
The Daughter of the Deceased on
the Witness Stands

BELFAST, Jan. 21.-The Crockett trial pro-
crosses slowly and Twill extend into next
week. The examination Jf Nellie E. Crock
ett, daughter Of the deceased by a former
wife, and bright girl Of IL years, occupied
the forenoon today. She testified that on
returning from school the afternoon Of her
fathers sickness the accused told her not to
eat the fried apples that remained after din
ner, and she threw them out Of the window.
Her father was in much distress and said
that the apples tasted burned, and the tea at
dinner made his mouth and throat smart.
Mrs. Crockett said she had not eaten any
dinner and was not apple hungry. The wit
ness detailed the quarrels between father
and neither the week previous to the death.
She said the latter said she hated Crockett
and would kill him If she lived long enough.
The cross-examination Of the deeeased's
daughter elected nothing new
Several neighbors, men and women, testi-
fed that last spring and summer, during the
temporary separation of Mrs. Crockett from
her husband, she said she would never live
with him again, that she longed to or could
see him draw his last breath. She did not
care If he died and would not help him If he
was dying.
Mrs Nellie L. Z. Small, Mrs. Julia A. Ry-
ant and Mrs. Mary ]. Knowlton, neighbors,
heard her say the day Of the death she had got
rid Of two husbands and would not be both
cred with another.
Mrs. Knowlton said she told her after the
funeral that both husbands were taken sick
alike and died alike.
X. w. Ellis and A. j. Caswell, officers who
arrested the prisoner, testified that on the
way to jail she gave substantially the same
account Of her husbands illness as the other
witnesses.
Prof Robinson gave further account OF
the distribution Of arsenic through the circu-
latiOn.
The government rested its case at six. The
defence opens tomorrow.
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BLACKSTONE AGAIN
Remanded by the Winnipeg Court
Until Next Friday.
Complications Which are Likely to
Arise.
Especial to the Press. /


WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 2l.-Howard
I. Blackstone, the Portland bank defaulter,
was today remanded until next Friday,
pending the arrival of witnesses from
the East. 1t is probable that the case
may again bring to the front point on
which the British and American governments
have in the past been hopelessly at variance.
An almost parallel case to this one, the
Winslow extradition case of 1876 was the
use of international complications. In
that year Winslow the defaulting cashier of
Philadelphia, was arrested in Toronto
charged with forgery which is one of the
seven crimes covered by the extradition claus
es of the Ashburton treaty. He was found
found guilty, but before delivering him up
the British Government required from the
American Government an assurance that he
would be tried in the United States only for
the offence for which he was extradited, and
not for other offences This the American
government refused to give, claiming the
right to try him for another offence, when
he was again in American territory. The
question was never authoritiyely settled, and
still remains a disputed point between the
two governments. Most of the writers on
law favor the British view 1t
is likely the case will lead to further venti-
lation of the subject.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-22
LAND AN0IAsoR.
Portland Followers OF Henry George
Form a League.

About thirty men met In Reform Club
Hall, at the corner Of Congress and Temple
streets, last evening to form land and labor
club Of believers in the theories Of Henry
George, in accordance with a call signed
Committee on Organization" Who the
committee on organization were did not
appear.
The meeting was called to order by B. B.
Martis, who read the call and nominated
j. B. Elliott for chairman. Mr. Elliott was
chosen chairman, and II. A. Butter6eld
secretary.
After considerable talk Of a desultory
character, the charter from the Central club
Of New York was produced and read. IL
was issued for the Portland Land and Labor
League, No. /, Of Maine. The following are
the charter members: w. III. Jewett Jesse
l.. Littlefeld, Corbin II. Smith. L. Marston,
f. A. Butterfeld, b. b. Martis. Albert 5.
Davis. Albert T. Marsh, NJ. l.. Stickney, A.
w. Smart.
Brief remarks were made by some Of those
present, one man crlticising Georges position
on the money question.
Ilrwenty-six signatures having been secured
to the platform, those who had not signed
were ilyisesfto, withdraw, after which the
following organi1s zion was effected;
PRESIDENT. b. Eh~m @st
Vice President-B. B. n ~
Secretary-F. A. ButternH ~
Treasurer and Corresponding Seerst4ry-1W. n
Jewett.
Executive committee-A. W. smart. B. b. Mar.
It's, M. l.. Stckney.
Committee on ConstItutlen-w H. Jewett, +. A.
2 .tterield. b. b. Martis, A. 5. Davis, W. j.
Healy.
The meeting then adjourned until Monday
evening, Jan. 81.
IL Is understood that rne new organization
eontemplates running candidate for Mayor
at the coming election.
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MR.. JOHN PoRTEoUs.
The Montreal Board OF Trade Pre-
sent Him with an Address and
1000.

There was largely attended meeting Of
the Montreal Board Of Trade last week ON
the occasion Of presentation 20 Mr. John
Porteous, on account Of his retirement from
the position Of general freight agent Of the
Grand Trunk railway. The president. Mr.
George A. Drummond, occupied the chair,
and read very complimentary address which
was beautifully Illuminated and bore the
allegorieal device Of Grand Trunk train
blocked in the snow, and train on Mr.. Por-
teous new railway. The address expressed
deep regret that Mr.. POrteous had severed
his connection with the Grand Trunk spoke
Of the intimate connection the Board had
had with him which was Of the pleasantest
character; referred TO the promptness Of his
decisions, and the fact that his word was as
good as his bond; to his efforts 10 develop
the commerce Of the Dominion; spoke Of his
special fitness for the high position he had
so long occupied; extended the best wishes
Of the Board; and, in conclusion, the
speaker handed him check for $1,000.
In reply Mr.. Porteous thanked the Board
for this proof Of their esteem, because It
showed that when an officer holds an Office
as a sacred trust II issa proof Of the straight
forward manner in which he has conducted
his business that he has won the respect and
esteem Of the merchants Of Montreal IL
further recognizes the fact that he has aided
in some degree the development Of the trade
and commerce Of Montreal. (Applause)
This has not been accomplished by any bril-
liant achievement on his part, but by dint Of
hard work and constant ploddlng, day by
day, in season and out Of season; one time
taking part 10 debates at railway meetings
in New York and other cities In the United
States; another time discussing freight tar
ifs and divisions with the members Of the
General Freight Association Of Canada, or
making freight arrangements with steam
ship representatives or individual firms here,
but always with the single aim In view Of
the success Of the Grand Trunk railway and
benefit to the interests Of the port Of Mon
fraaI (AnnIataa
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MURRAY a MURPHY.

MURRAY a MlKfAIs
Murray & Murphy will appear at Portland
Theatre tonight, in their exceedingly funny
play, sour Irish Visitors" supported by
good company. The merits Of these actors
are we'll known here, and there will doubtless
be q crowded audience IN attendance.
THE OPERAS.
Stoekbridge will sell the tickets at Q a. m.
today. for the series Of operas to be given by
Stetson's company at City Hall, Feb. Sd,
4th and 9TH. There will be rush for them.
GOSPEL MISSION CONCERT.
There win be a concert at Congress Hall
next Monday evening Tor the benefit Of the
Gospel Mission. Following win be the pro-
gramme:
Prof H. r. smith.
Quartette-BOheman gypsy Girl. Becncr
Messrs. Colby, ThurstOn, Bowdoln and shaw.
keading-ihe saving q .; bsll, Mlenaei''.''''''''
Vocal Solo-The Owl and the Pussy Cat ;.....;
............ .................. George Ingraham
Miss Annie Greeley.
Trio-'Twas Night and All was Still Bennett
Messrs, Colby, Thurston and shaw.
Miss Annie Greeley and Mr. ). l. shaw.
Ouartette-The Old Church Bell. l........... Russell
Reading with vocal accompaniment :, x =;
Mrs. s. +. Pearson.
Trio-Come, Fairies, Trip IL on the Grass. ..
Messrs. Colby, Thurston and shaw.
'''' Miss Greeley.
Messrs. Thurston and Snaw
Quartette-The Stin. Cold Waterman. So. Gilman
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1t is the act relating to the overseers of the
poor for the city Of Bangor, and was piloted
through by Mr.. Barker. Acts have also
passed the House and Senate to change the
name of Annie Lois Brown and Seth Patten
Potter.
The bill to charter the Aroostook Short
Line railroad came in today. The incopor-
ators named are j. W. Bolton. j. b. Hall, G.
Fl. Freeman, A. C. Perry, of Presque Isle, ].
d. Perry of Caribou, A. A. Burleigh of Houl-
ton, B. f. Jones, A. L. Lumbert, Llewellyn
Powers, F. A. Powers, G. w. Collins, T. II.
Phair, Jerry Hacker, H. G. Sharp, John
Burnham, Frederick Robie. ID. W. Clark,
Stephen r. Small, Charles Mccarthy, Jr., f.
Pitcher. G. +. West, A. f. Crockett, S. NJ
Bird and d. A. Corey. The capital is limited
at 10000 shares of the par value of $l0O each.
General G. P. Mattocks petitions for such
legislation as will be necessary to enable the
Cumberland and Oxford canal corporation.
its mortgages or assigns, to sell or lease all
or part OF its property to any corporation
duly chartered or organized under the laws
of the State for that purpose.
The bill to incorporate the Cape Elizabeth
Water Company came in this morning. VIM.
III. Kincaid, M. c.. Pingree. w. III. Looney,
q. M. Seiders and Edwin l.. Dyer are the in
corporators. The capital stock of the corpor-
alton is not to exceed 100000.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin was among the Wis :
itors at the State House today, and out of
respect for him the two houses adjourned for
a few moments while the members shook
hands with him and congratulated him.
A bill introduced by Mr.. Fogg of Portland,
today, would make the selling of tobacco,
cigars and cigarettes to minor under 16
years Of age punishable by fine of $50 for
each offence.
The House had the usual fight over adj
journment today, but after several roll calls
and much amusement settled on Monday at
30p. M, as the hour for assembling.
Mr.. Horrigan of Biddeford today presented
petition of Biddeford citizens, asking that
something be done about the competition of
convict labor.
Bangor parties want charter for a street
railway to be operated by electricity or ami
mails.
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NAMES TREASURY.
The Examining Committee Find
Everything Correct and Well Cared


AUGSTA, Jan. 21.-The committee appoint
ed by the Governor and Council to examine
the accounts of the State Treasurer for the
year ending December 31st 1856, have COM
pleted their work. From their report it ap-
pears that the amount on hand at the close
of the year was S31S, S,S5l.45, of which $780,
7O023 was on deposit in sound and reliable
banks within the State, and in the Suffolk
National Bank of Boston, and S9.151.22 in
the safe of the Office of the treasurer. The
State receives interest ON its deposits in the
banks out Of the State, from which source
S1,79O.O1 was received last year. During
their examination the committee destroyed
by burning all coupons paid by the State
treasurer on account of the public debt, dur
ing the year Of 1886, amounting to $156,3l1
as charged on his books, exclusive of
S156,4S0 interest paid on registered bonds,
vouchers for which were on file in his Office
The committee also destroyed by burning
the bonds Of the State paid during the year
amounting to the sum Of $4,000; also all
bonds and coupons that were converted into
registered bonds blythe State treasurer dur
ing the year, amounting to $4,000. together
with registered bonds receivedby the State
treasurer for reissue amounting to $4,000.
The trust funds in the hands of the State
treasurer were found to be as follows;
Union Mutual Insurance Company
OF IOfIldnu ....... ..-s.s.- S1uO,ONOOv
Agricultural College. ge................. l1S,300.OO
Maine Benefit Association Of Au.
Proyldent Aid Society Of Portland. 3,63s.19
The committee found that the treasurer's
books balanced in every particular, and that
the accounts were all correct.
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Yesterdays Fire.

The alarm of fire from box 81, at little af-
ter O'Clock, yesterday afternoon, was eaus-
ed by blaze in the ell Of the house ON Casco
street, owned by G. II. Green, who occupies
the lower part, the upper story being occu-
pied by A. F. Jacobs. The fire originated
from barrel of ashes in the shed, belong
ing to Mr.. Jacobs part Of the house, and
burned through the roof of the ell. besides
getting into the ceiling of the kitchen ad-
joining, The damage to the house will
amount perhaps to 500. and there is no in
surance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-22
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
Resolutions Against Silver and in
Favor of Coast Defences.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The National
Board of Trade met in the third days ses-
sion this morning. A resolution proposed by
the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce advo-
eating the repeal of so much of the Bland
law as provides arbitrarily for the purchase
of bullion and coinage of standard silver dols
lars. and authorizing the President of the
United States to take such steps in interna-
tional intercourse and treaty as will prompt
ly to lead the establishment of q uniform
international system Of bimetallism and to
make such appropriations as may be neces-
sary to make the Presidents authority in
this matter effective, was adopted.
A resolution submitted by the Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce asking Congress to
consider at an early day the feasibility and
practicability Of converting one thousand
millions of the present bonded debt into
long term bonds bearing interest at the rate
Of two per cent per annum with view to
the use of them as security for the National
bank issues, governments deposits and other
forms Of trust was after brief discussion
adopted.
A resolution to the effect that the most i'm
perative duty imposed upon Congress is the
adoption OF measures necessary to protect
and fortify the coast and forts of our coun-
try and to make adequate appropriations
therefor was adopted, as was a resolution
offered by the New York Board of Trade
and transportation fayoring reciprocity trea-
ties with Canada and the republics Of Mex
leo and San Domingo,
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Ocean Traffic.

The steamer Polynesian Of the Allan Line
sailed at 11.30 o'clock yesterday forenoon.
She carried full cargo and three cabin,
nine intermediate and eleven steerage pas
sengers.
The Ontario Of the Dominion Line which
was to have sailed yesterday, win sail this
morning, having been detained by the nom
arrival Of freight. The Dominion Line has
three steamers now on their way to this
port: the Sarnia. which win be due here the
first of the coming week, the Toronto and
the Texas.
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Mr. Reed on the EIsherIas.

Washington Correspondence Philadelphia Press)
had a conversation yesterday with Mr..
Thomas b. Reed Of Maine, on this subject,
and In reply to my question he said:
"Under the treaty Of 1870 the fishermen Of
the Uniter States were put at a disadvantage
and people Of Canada at an advantage.
When that was made fully manifest, the
Congress Of the United states gave notice
Of the abrOgatiOn Of that treaty. Inc treaty
was abrOgated In July. The people Of Can
ada are very desirOus that they shall obtain
the same advantage which they had under
the treaty. and are now struggling 10 put US
at some disadvantage so that we may be
forced and obliged TO yield to their wishes"
"HOw do they manage 10 do thiS~
'ln order TO do II they 60 back TO the old
treaty Of 1918, which limited our rights on
their shores and within their waters. In do
ing that they undertake TO ignore a great
change which has come over the commercial
relations Of the world. At that time the
rights Of foreign nations, In the home ports,
all over the world were exceedingly limited.
What has been the nature OF the
changer"
To-day throughout the Christian world the
rights are the same for foreign ships thatthey
are for ships In the home ports. The Cana
dians are attempting to ignore this advance
In civilization, are endeavOring TO send us
back to the year 1918. Now these fisheries
are conducted all along the. waters In front
Of the coasts of the United States and Cana.
da. Those fisheries are participated In by
American fishermen in waters opposite the
Canadian shores and by Canadian fishermen
In waters opposite the American shores.
The bait which Is used to catch fish Is In Its
nature perishable. It, therefore becomes
great advantage for the fisherman TO be able
TO go into the port which Is opposite his fish
ing ground In order to get bait and supplies.
Ihat right along our coast Is today freely
conceded TO Canadian fishermen. They
come In and out Of our ports and purchase
their supplies and bait. But that right or
privilege, freely granted to them and so adj
yantageous to them, they are refusing to our
fishermen In like cases."
What IS the proposition now before Con-
gress, and what power does 1t grant the
PRESIDENT"
"The proposition Is simply 10 arm the
President OF the United States after he has
exhausted all diplomatic power and opinion, !,
to arm him with the right to deprive the Can
adams Of the privileges Of which they de-
priye us. That Is the whole case"
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The PrebIe.

Plans are under way for remodeling and
enlarging the Preble House, and when com
pleted the house will be one of the finest out
side Of Boston. 1t is understood that $4,000
will be expended In the .remodeling. The
present barber shop, with the adjoining clos
cts, viii all be thrown into the dining hall:
the partitions between the reading room and
the front corridor viii be removed, thus max
ing much larger apartment for the reading
room. The basement will be tiled and the
water closets and other general rooms will
be placed there.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-22
RETALIATioE.
How the Prospect is Viewed by the
Canadian Papers.

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 21.-The proposed
rataliatory measures of the United States
government against Canada are commented
on by the leading Canadian popers. While
all discuss the matter in tone of regret some
a piece of buster and express the opinion
that should the proposed measures be adopt-
ed they would be imperative. Others take
a more serious view of the matter, but assert
that the policy of non-intercourse if put into
effect would be as injurious to the United
States as to Canada. 1t is agreed on all sides
however, that the Canadian government,
come what may, must maintain its dignity
and protect its rights.
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the teeth to the auditory nerve. He contln-
ued to experiment on this discovery.
In May. 1851, he perfected paper cone
and eonversed though very family with
persons across the street, using In this In
strument a membranous diaphragm like
those used in later years by the Bell Compa-
ny. Meucei soon moved 10 New York,where
the struggle between poverty and desire to
further his invention began. In New YORK
the aged inventor took his papers, speclhca-
tiOns and models TO Mr.. Grant, vice presi-
dent of the New York District Telegraph
Company, and desired him to ssbmit them
to the electrical expert Of the company.
This Mr.. Grantpromised to do, but delayed
TO for nearly two years. In the meantime,
Meucci fearing he would lose his rights.
through Thomas ID. Stetson, patent attor-
ney there, filed caveat, and was granted a
patent Dec. 20, 1871; five years before that
of Graham Bell
The Journal then reprints description Of
Meuccis invention as filed at Washington.
which shows that 1t covers the same points
as Professor Bells.
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Not the First.
FAIRFIELD, Jan. 20, 1887.

FAIRFIELD, Jan. 20, 1881
To the Editor Of the Press:
am constant reader Of your valuable
paper and notice in the issue Of Jan. 18th,
your correspondent from Cumberland Mills
says the Congregational church Of that place
is the first in this State to be lighted by elee-
tricity. was formerly resident Of that
place and have noted with gleat interest its
progress and enterprise in all things, but we
must not let them think they are ahead Of
us ON this point Of modern improvements
Inc good people OF our place have worship
ed In two of our churches by electric lights
since last June. All of our stores, many of
our dwellings, and some of our mills have
been lighted by this system since last April.
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Hearings Before Committee on Rail-
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses.

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearing in their Com
mittee Room, Jan. 26, at q 80 o'clock, on the fol-
lowing matters:
An act additional to the charter of Portland and
Rochester II. II. Co.
On an act TO incorporate the Waterville and
Fairfield r.. II. Co.
On petition of S. l.. Larrabee and others, for a
charter for a railroad from Searboro Beach sta
tion to Prout's Neck.
On petition of John ID. Spiller and Others to in
corporate the Sebago Lake and Mechanic Falls II.
X. Co.
On Feb End will be heard at same time and
place, all parties interested IN petition of V. r.
Tuttle ana others for charter for railroad TO
be known as the Waldo and Somerset II. r.
On petition of j. w. Bolton and Others for in
corporation Of Northern Maine R. r. Go.
On Feb. 9th, at same time and place, on an act
making valid the organization OF M0nson r. r.
Co.. and authorizing extension of same.
On an order TO inquire into the expediency Of
amending the law in regard to telegraps, so as to
secure more prompt delivery Of dispatches and
transmission OF dispatches between connecting
lines. so as TO provide more efficient service.
jan2ldtdsn JAS. f. HAWKES., Sec.
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Mr.. Blaine Incorrectly Reported.
Mr.. Blaine telegraphed Thursday night as

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 20, 1887:
To A. w. Beard and H. II. Tinker, Boston:
Have just read report in Herald. 1t IS an
utter Misrepresentation OF facts. / did not
even see Senator Bruce until this morning.
Last evening the report which first reached
us was that Mr.. Dawes had been chosen
senator by a solid Democratic vote and
minority Of Republicans. TO some gentle
men in my house at the time | expressed
when we got the true figures L found that
Mr. Dawes had decided majority of Repub-
lican votes, and was, in my opinion, thereby
ana thereupOn entitled to every Republican
vote in the Legislature So long as there
was no caucus, Mr.. Dawes election filled
every requirement of honorable obligation
TO party. JAMES q. BLAINE.
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fIIustyatedIecture.

Mr.. G. L. Bottoms lecture this evening, at
7.3o O'Clock, at City Hall, promises to be not
only new as an entertainment but of rare
merit. He will make realistic trip across
the Atlantic and over the British Isles, which
are rich in history. science and art. Twenty
five hundred people in Lawrence, Mass, re
Gently enjoyed this delightful journey. Spe-
cial matinee prices will prevail. See adyer-
tisempnt